James Adams

James is a multi-instrumentalist with extensive world-wide experience in education, performance and collaboration. His interests include cross-cultural work, arts in marginalised communities and conflict environments and creative education - through which he has worked in a diverse variety of contexts.

In 2012 and 2014, James was funded to set up two recording studios and music education centres in Freetown, SL which are forming a big part in reviving the country's music scene and engaging disadvantaged street youth.

Since 2011, he has worked with a remote village choir and orphanage in Zambia, and collaborated with renowned musician/activist, Pilato – contributing to his latest album.

In 2014, he set up a series of successful creative workshops for flamenco, jazz and classical students at Seville's conservatory.

He performs as a bassist and drummer for dance choreographer Hofesh Shechter, accompanies and composes for flamenco and contemporary dance.

James recently released a self-recorded album which brought together 52 musicians from across the world.